Category: italy

In Venice, Powerful Art Installation Symbolizes The Role We Play

October 26, 2017

This week we’re celebrating the unparalleled beauty and complexity of #Venice and discussing impacts that we, as travelers, have on the places we visit. A striking art installation for this year’s Venice Biennale beautifully illustrates the power harnessed within the decisions we make. Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn developed “Support” as a statement about dual natures: … More In Venice, Powerful Art Installation Symbolizes The Role We Play

How Big is the Crush on Venice? Read on.

October 25, 2017

That Venice tops nearly every traveler’s bucket-list is no wonder. For centuries, travelers returning from the island city have shared stories and imagery of romance and intrigue, encouraging others to follow in their steps. Gliding along the Grand Canal feels like entering a fantasy. Waterfront palaces exude equal parts grandeur and decay. A labyrinth of … More How Big is the Crush on Venice? Read on.

When Does A Traveler Become Local? Five Things We Love About Immersive Travel.

June 29, 2017

Vattaro – Trentino, Italy We recently returned to this tiny alpine village in northern Italy after being away for nine months. During that time, we’ve traveled nonstop through many countries – Bulgaria, England, Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. – in a whirlwind of movement, languages, and cultures. Nearly 25,000 miles of journeying separate us from … More When Does A Traveler Become Local? Five Things We Love About Immersive Travel.

The Floating Piers via a Long Path

June 26, 2016

Almost 46 years after the dream began, a massive art installation by world-renowned artistic team Christo and Jeanne-Claude comes to life in Northern Italy, giving over half a million visitors the surreal experience of walking on water.  “The Floating Piers,” an installation of grand proportions imagined by acclaimed artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, became a reality … More The Floating Piers via a Long Path